G2

1) Formal powers of the president include the power to appoint ambassadors and the power to negotiate treaties.

2) Formal powers of congress include the power to declare war and the power to confirm appointments of ambassadors.

3) The president is able to gain access to the media with more regularity than congress and is able to meet with foreign leaders more often than congress.

4) Access to the media allows the president to present his point of view to the public and to explain and justify his decisions. This will bring public opinion over to the president's side and pressure congress into supporting his decisions. The president's ability to meet with world leaders gives the president an added degree of insight when making foreign policy decisions. This access to information and various opinions gives the president added expertise and can help him persuade congress to support him.